Thanks guys.
I had seen this one. Just want to make sure they fit down the dipstick hole too.
http://www.seamarknunn.com/acatalog/info_PL176634.html
Thats what i have, and i bought it from them. Superb delivery time as well.
Tried this today and only got 3ltrs of oil out.The car was parked facing down a slight incline, that usually gives a higher reading on the dip stick so assumed it would get more out.
I read on another forum that a guy had this and tried his facing uphill and got more out, but this was on a TDI.
The oil had only done about 3k so I just kept it out and put fresh stuff in. Means I have plenty left for top ups.
Anyone had this issue?
What engine was it on? I measured the dipstick and marked the pipe for the pump to make sure it was into the engine enough. It even went down about and inch more. I could feel it hitting something that I assumes was the bottom.
I even dipped the oil after I pumped it out........and the dipstick was clear!!?!??!?
Yeah, but the dipstick was dry after pumping out all the oil I could.
Unless it doesn't actually register on the bottom of the dipstick till there's a litre of oil in there.
Filters aren't expensive from SereWhere did you get the drainage tool??

Oh well. I'll be doing the proper service changes using this guide - http://www.golfmkv.net/blog/archives/8#
I read that it might have a horizontal baffled sump. It doesn't explain how the dipstick gets its reading though. It must be sitting off the bottom off the sump.